Tour of California rides through Bay Area

May 14, 2014 8:29 AM

British rider Josh Edmondson of Team Sky tosses away a water bottle during the hot climb up Mount Diablo in Stage 3.

British rider Josh Edmondson of Team Sky tosses away a water bottle during the hot climb up Mount Diablo in Stage 3.

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Luis Lemus of Mexico riding for Jelly Belly p/b Maxxis collects himself after finishing 22nd and being awarded the most courageous rider jersey in stage three of the 2014 Amgen Tour of California from San Jose to Mount Diablo on May 13, 2014 in Clayton, California. less

Luis Lemus of Mexico riding for Jelly Belly p/b Maxxis collects himself after finishing 22nd and being awarded the most courageous rider jersey in stage three of the 2014 Amgen Tour of California from San Jose ... more

(Left to right) Mark Cavendish of Great Britain riding for the Omega Pharma-Quickstep Cycling Team in the green points leader's jersey, Sir Bradley Wiggins of Great Britain riding for Team Sky in the overall race leader's yellow jersey and Charles Planet of France riding for Team Novo Nordisk in the most courageous rider's jersey prepare for the start of stage three of the the 2014 Amgen Tour of California from San Jose to Mount Diablo on May 13, 2014 in San Jose. less

(Left to right) Mark Cavendish of Great Britain riding for the Omega Pharma-Quickstep Cycling Team in the green points leader's jersey, Sir Bradley Wiggins of Great Britain riding for Team Sky in the overall ... more

Riders head up to the top of Mt. Hamilton with the Silicon Valley as a backdrop during stage 3 of the Tour of California cycling race on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in San Jose.

Riders head up to the top of Mt. Hamilton with the Silicon Valley as a backdrop during stage 3 of the Tour of California cycling race on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in San Jose.

Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press

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Sir Bradley Wiggins of Great Britain riding for Team Sky rides with the peloton (also known as the pack, the main group of riders in a road bicycle race) during stage three of the the 2014 Amgen Tour of California from San Jose to Mount Diablo on May 13, 2014 in San Jose. less

Sir Bradley Wiggins of Great Britain riding for Team Sky rides with the peloton (also known as the pack, the main group of riders in a road bicycle race) during stage three of the the 2014 Amgen Tour of ... more

The peloton climbs the foothills of Mount Hamilton during stage three of the the 2014 Amgen Tour of California from San Jose to Mount Diablo on May 13, 2014 in San Jose.

The peloton climbs the foothills of Mount Hamilton during stage three of the the 2014 Amgen Tour of California from San Jose to Mount Diablo on May 13, 2014 in San Jose.

Photo: Ezra Shaw / Getty Images

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The peloton climbs Mount Hamilton during stage three of the the 2014 Amgen Tour of California from San Jose to Mount Diablo on May 13, 2014 in San Jose.

The peloton climbs Mount Hamilton during stage three of the the 2014 Amgen Tour of California from San Jose to Mount Diablo on May 13, 2014 in San Jose.

Photo: Ezra Shaw / Ezra Shaw / Getty Images (2014)

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A fan runs with a U.S. flag in front of the peloton during Stage 3 of the Tour of California cycling race, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at Mount Diablo State Park in Clayton, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

A fan runs with a U.S. flag in front of the peloton during Stage 3 of the Tour of California cycling race, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at Mount Diablo State Park in Clayton, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press

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The peloton climbs Mount Hamilton during stage three of the the 2014 Amgen Tour of California from San Jose to Mount Diablo on May 13, 2014 in San Jose.

The peloton climbs Mount Hamilton during stage three of the the 2014 Amgen Tour of California from San Jose to Mount Diablo on May 13, 2014 in San Jose.

Photo: Ezra Shaw, Getty Images

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The peloton rides past a vineyard during stage three of the the 2014 Amgen Tour of California from San Jose to Mount Diablo on May 13, 2014 in San Jose.

The peloton rides past a vineyard during stage three of the the 2014 Amgen Tour of California from San Jose to Mount Diablo on May 13, 2014 in San Jose.

Photo: Ezra Shaw, Getty Images

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Riders begin the climb on Mt. Hamilton during stage 3 of the Tour of California cycling race on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in San Jose.

Riders begin the climb on Mt. Hamilton during stage 3 of the Tour of California cycling race on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in San Jose.

Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press

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Bradley Wiggins, of Great Britain, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, chats with a fellow rider during stage 3 of the Tour of California cycling race on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in San Jose.

Bradley Wiggins, of Great Britain, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, chats with a fellow rider during stage 3 of the Tour of California cycling race on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in San Jose.

Peter Stetina of the USA riding for the BMC Racing Team rides with the peloton during stage three of the the 2014 Amgen Tour of California from San Jose to Mount Diablo on May 13, 2014 in Clayton, California.

Peter Stetina of the USA riding for the BMC Racing Team rides with the peloton during stage three of the the 2014 Amgen Tour of California from San Jose to Mount Diablo on May 13, 2014 in Clayton, California.

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Riders pedal between spectators on a mountain road during Stage 3 of the Tour of California cycling race, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, on Mount Hamilton in San Jose.

Riders pedal between spectators on a mountain road during Stage 3 of the Tour of California cycling race, Tuesday, May 13, 2014, on Mount Hamilton in San Jose.

Daan Olivier of the Netherlands riding for Team Giant-Shimano collects himself after finishing 18th in stage three of the the 2014 Amgen Tour of California from San Jose to Mount Diablo on May 13, 2014 in Clayton, California. less

Daan Olivier of the Netherlands riding for Team Giant-Shimano collects himself after finishing 18th in stage three of the the 2014 Amgen Tour of California from San Jose to Mount Diablo on May 13, 2014 in ... more

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Riders make the climb on Mt. Hamilton during stage 3 of the Tour of California cycling race on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in San Jose.

Riders make the climb on Mt. Hamilton during stage 3 of the Tour of California cycling race on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in San Jose.

Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press

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Stage winner Rohan Dennis (left) of Australia riding for Team Garmin-Sharp rides beside Sir Bradley Wiggins of Great Britain riding for Team Sky during stage three of the the 2014 Amgen Tour of California from San Jose to Mount Diablo on May 13, 2014 in San Jose. less

Stage winner Rohan Dennis (left) of Australia riding for Team Garmin-Sharp rides beside Sir Bradley Wiggins of Great Britain riding for Team Sky during stage three of the the 2014 Amgen Tour of California from ... more

Britain's Bradley Wiggins, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, rides in front of his Team Sky teammates during Stage 3 of the Tour of California cycling race Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in Livermore.

Britain's Bradley Wiggins, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, rides in front of his Team Sky teammates during Stage 3 of the Tour of California cycling race Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in Livermore.

In support of Amgen's Breakaway from Cancer initiative, Amgen Tour of California professional cyclist Dennis Van Winden honors his mother as part of the Breakaway Moment Tribute at the race start on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 in San Jose, Calif. All cyclists wore a commemorative number honoring someone in their life impacted by cancer. less

In support of Amgen's Breakaway from Cancer initiative, Amgen Tour of California professional cyclist Dennis Van Winden honors his mother as part of the Breakaway Moment Tribute at the race start on Tuesday, ... more

Photo: Dan Steinberg, Associated Press

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Sir Bradley Wiggins of Great Britain riding for Team Sky leads a group of riders up Mount Diablo during stage three of the the 2014 Amgen Tour of California from San Jose to Mount Diablo on May 13, 2014 in Clayton. less

Sir Bradley Wiggins of Great Britain riding for Team Sky leads a group of riders up Mount Diablo during stage three of the the 2014 Amgen Tour of California from San Jose to Mount Diablo on May 13, 2014 in ... more

Rohan Dennis of Australia riding for Team Garmin-Sharp celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win stage three of the the 2014 Amgen Tour of California from San Jose to Mount Diablo on May 13, 2014 in Clayton. less

Rohan Dennis of Australia riding for Team Garmin-Sharp celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win stage three of the the 2014 Amgen Tour of California from San Jose to Mount Diablo on May 13, 2014 in ... more

Lawson Craddock of the USA riding for Team Giant-Shimano celebrates his third place finish in stage three with his mom Ellen Craddock as he defended the best young rider's jersey in the the 2014 Amgen Tour of California from San Jose to Mount Diablo on May 13, 2014 in Clayton. less

Lawson Craddock of the USA riding for Team Giant-Shimano celebrates his third place finish in stage three with his mom Ellen Craddock as he defended the best young rider's jersey in the the 2014 Amgen Tour of ... more

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Rohan Dennis of Australia riding for Team Garmin-Sharp takes the podium after winning stage three of the the 2014 Amgen Tour of California from San Jose to Mount Diablo on May 13, 2014 in Clayton.

Rohan Dennis of Australia riding for Team Garmin-Sharp takes the podium after winning stage three of the the 2014 Amgen Tour of California from San Jose to Mount Diablo on May 13, 2014 in Clayton.

Rohan Dennis (center) of Australia riding for Team Garmin-Sharp takes the podium after winning stage three of the the 2014 Amgen Tour of California along with Tiago Machado (left) of Portugal riding for Team Netapp-Endura in second place and Lawson Craddock (right) of the USA riding for Team Giant-Shimano in third place from San Jose to Mount Diablo on May 13, 2014 in Clayton. less

Rohan Dennis (center) of Australia riding for Team Garmin-Sharp takes the podium after winning stage three of the the 2014 Amgen Tour of California along with Tiago Machado (left) of Portugal riding for Team ... more

Britain's Bradley Wiggins celebrates on the podium after Stage 3 of the Tour of California cycling race on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at Mount Diablo State Park in Clayton, Calif. Wiggins retained the overall lead in the race. less

Britain's Bradley Wiggins celebrates on the podium after Stage 3 of the Tour of California cycling race on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at Mount Diablo State Park in Clayton, Calif. Wiggins retained the overall lead ... more